Texas Campaign Drama Erupts as McCraw ODaniel Lead Race
Campaign reports describe a volatile Texas gubernatorial field with ODaniel gaining attention from crowds and polls. Leaders Allred Ferguson and Thompson clash over prospects while 21 House members seek re nomination and Dallas Fort Worth Tyler areas shape pivotal races. Amarillo Globe News plans live election coverage from Fillmore and Sixth Avenue with early returns around 7 PM.
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Thompson Enters Campaign in Former Battleground
Ernest Thompson campaigned for governor in East Texas the heart of the oil field where he once led as railroad commissioner. He recalled leading reforms that stabilized the field and defused federal pressure, telling cheering audiences how his oil laws improved the industry and calmed a volatile era.
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Ben Marebell
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Thompson
Thompson In Run Off
Governor Allred predicts W Lee O Daniel will lead Democratic primary turnout while acknowledging Ernest O Thompson receives praise for a clean campaign. He doubts McCraw reaches the run off and remains private about his own vote.
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Indian dancers sway for sun in Wyoming hills
On today’s News Menu page readers see Indian dancers performing in the sunlit hills of Wyoming. The feature captures cultural display amid rugged scenery and highlights local arts education as a hopeful beacon.
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Babson
Owen Wister
Texas Observa Enedeta Sones
Third Army
South
Howard Hughes
James Croom
Rockin' in Rhythm Gals Open Kiwanis Show at Municipal
The Kiwanis program at Municipal Auditorium begins at 8:30 pm featuring 24 girls in top hats and tails. Marilyn Cornelius performs a lively solo and a trio of Ern estine Mercer Verlen Coberly and Jane Dice duet on Cowboy From Brooklyn. David Levy supplies the lyrics.
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Russia and Japan Fight War Threats Over Manchukuo
Soviet Russia rejected Japan’s demand to withdraw troops from Manchukuo border area near Changchfeng, asserting the area is part of Soviet territory. Litvinoff warned Tokyo that armed force is ineffective in Moscow and that the frontier must remain status quo. Japan urged border tension relief or face consideration of force. War news also notes Franco's Spain, Chinese battles, and German talks toward peace.
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Hughes Promotes Futuristic Airliner Landing Vision
Howard Hughes entertains a New York dinner audience with an imagined landing of a transatlantic airliner. The vision features a ship gliding above water between buoys with a pilot and captain, new instruments, controlled by hydraulics, and ceaseless weather safety. The piece notes the Mercury flight to Port Washington and Corrigan's return plans amid aviation excitement.
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WPA Workers Favor Roosevelt, Hopkins Report
July 21 7 percent Harry L Hopkins said he believed 90 percent of WPA workers favored the Roosevelt administration and supported its programs in Washington coverage.
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Potter County Conventions Vote at 2 PM Saturday
27 Democratic precinct conventions will be held Saturday in Potter County at 2 PM. Delegates chosen at these local conventions will attend the county convention on July 30 at the county courthouse, which will select delegates to the Texas state convention in Beaumont on September 13 where the party platform is adopted.
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Calves Stampede Here Today in Amarillo Fundraiser
Calves will be under skirts worn by 20 pretty girls selling tickets for the Will Rogers Memorial Pageant at Butler Field in Amarillo on August 15 16 and 17. The 20 sellers aim to raise funds by offering air plane round trip tickets to Hollywood and studio visits as prizes.
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Rosendahl and Ickes Clash Over Helium Exports
Washington reports of July 21 describe a heated dispute between Interior Secretary Ickes and Navy dirigible expert Rosenthal over exporting helium to Germany. Ickes cites 1937 laws restricting sales of helium abroad, while Rosenthal, returning from Germany, questions its military value. A Houston dock holds the LZ-130 awaiting helium under dispute.
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Bank Clearings Show Gains
Bank clearings for the week ended yesterday rose by 372.186 million dollars over the prior week but lagged last year by 346.535 million, according to Dun and Bradstreet.
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Dun & Bradstreet
Weather Overview for Amarillo and West Texas
Weather in Amarillo and vicinity shows partly cloudy skies with little change in temperature. West Texas areas may see scattered showers Friday, while New Mexico expects showers and thunderstorms Friday. Temperature highs and lows are noted with yesterday’s max at 87 and min at 63 with 0.03 inches of precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 4 PM.
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New Mexico
Shadowing Mystery at the Lazy R Engaged in a Farewell Scene
At Central Station Nikki Jerome prepares to depart with fiancé Steve after saying goodbye to her father Peter Jerome. A mysterious man was observed by Peter as Nikki passed through the gate, prompting him to note details and pass a note to a redcap before continuing to the train.
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